Smith, competing with Mark Sanchez for the starting job, was intercepted four times Wednesday, including three in 11-on-11 team drills. Smith says his sprained right ankle feels “progressively better,” but Ryan says the rookie has been affected a bit this week because of the injury.

The Jets have still not decided on a starter for the team’s preseason game Saturday night against Jacksonville, but Sanchez has outperformed the hobbled Smith this week. When asked if he wants to start Saturday, Smith said: “No comment.”

Ryan acknowledges that it’s a “possibility” Smith won’t play against the Jaguars but adds that there’s still plenty of time for the injury to heal.